New prescribed fire started in Montgomery County on April 16

Published Apr 16, 2026 #Shnf c-29 rx fire

Started: 8 a.m. April 16

Initial location: Montgomery County, Tex.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: SHNF C-29 RX

A new prescribed burn, named SHNF C-29 RX, was initiated today at 8 a.m. at in Montgomery County, Texas.

The prescribed fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service.

Currently, there are no specifics as to how much land has been burned or the size of the crew executing the prescribed fire.

Prescribed fire (prescribed burn) is a wildfire prevention method that involves burning an area of land in a controlled manner to minimize the risk of catastrophic wildfires.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center